§ (Mr. Raikes, Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Secretary Cross, Sir Henry Selwin-Ibbetson.)
§ SECOND READING.
§ Order for Second Beading read.
§ MR. MACDONALDsaid, it had been his intention to divide the House on the question; but he had no wish to stand between the House and the debate on Eastern affairs, which was then about to come on. He would not, therefore, carry out his original intention; but he must say he entered his strongest protest against the measure.
§ MR. BURTfully approved of the course taken by the hon. Member for Stafford. He also would like to make a few remarks upon the subject; but he thought he should best consult the convenience of the House by reserving them until the third reading of the Bill.
§ Bill read a second time, and committed for To-morrow.